Brazil entry rules

Q: Can every visitor extend for another 90 days?

No. Extension rights vary by nationality and agreement.

Last checked: 19 October 2026 · Americas entry rules

Brazil uses nationality-based visitor visa rules ¹. Since 10 April 2025, Australian, Canadian and United States passport holders need an eVisa for tourism or business visits ². Many other nationalities remain exempt under Brazil’s official table ¹. A visitor stay is normally limited to 90 days, but extension rights differ by nationality and agreement ^3,4.

Visa check: Official nationality table ¹
Australia, Canada, US: eVisa required since 10 April 2025 ²
Visit length: Normally up to 90 days ³
Paid work: Not covered by a visitor visa ³
Checked: 19 October 2026

Who needs a visa

Brazil’s Foreign Ministry publishes a country table showing whether an ordinary passport holder needs a Visit Visa, known as VIVIS. Exemptions and permitted periods vary by nationality, making that table the official starting point ¹.

Australian, Canadian and United States passport holders became subject to the visitor visa rule again on 10 April 2025. For tourism and business stays of up to 90 days, the official route is the eVisa ².

What a visitor stay covers

A VIVIS covers a stay of up to 90 days without immigration intent or paid employment. Permitted purposes can include tourism, business, transit, short study, conferences and unpaid artistic or sporting activity ³.

An extension may be possible for some nationalities, but treaty rules can make a 90-day stay non-extendable. Travellers should use the nationality table and the entry record rather than assuming a further 90 days ^1,4.

Documents and border decision

A visa exemption or issued visa does not itself guarantee admission. The Federal Police makes the admission decision at the border ⁴. Carry the passport used for the visa check, evidence of the visit purpose and onward travel where requested.

Before travel

Find your nationality in the Foreign Ministry’s current visa table ¹.
If using an Australian, Canadian or US passport, obtain the eVisa before travel ².
Check whether your nationality’s permitted stay is extendable ^1,4.
Do not use visitor status for paid employment in Brazil ³.

Common questions

Do US citizens need a visa for Brazil?

Yes. Since 10 April 2025, US passport holders need the official eVisa for a visitor trip ².

Do Canadian and Australian citizens need one too?

Yes. The same rule applies to Canadian and Australian passport holders ².

How long can a visitor stay?

Normally up to 90 days, subject to the nationality-specific rule ^1,3.

Can every visitor extend for another 90 days?

No. Extension rights vary by nationality and agreement ^1,4.

Rules and fees change. Check the official site linked above before you apply or pay. Spotted an error? Email [email protected] with the official link.

Sources

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